Tranquility

On a dark and windy night, Xie Baiyun was sitting on a chair, waving, and a black shadow approached.

"Go and get the best book on how to make donkey-hide gelatin."

Hei Ying lowered his head, ready to leave.

"Wait, get some more books on gummies."

The black shadow stopped, raised his head, and saw an honest and honest face under the candlelight, "Master, what is animal glue?"

"Glue or resin boiled from animal skin? Didn't you follow along? Just look for it as Ningdi said."

"Master, why are you being so nice to him? If it's in front of that lord, wouldn't it be better for you to tell him directly, why go around this big circle?"

"What do you know, how can I make friends with ministers with my identity, besides, from outsiders' point of view, I have never even met him, what is the ink stain, hurry up, I will give it to Brother Ning tomorrow."

The black shadow habitually left the house by sticking to the wall.

His brows were furrowed tightly. Where can he find these books?He couldn't figure it out, and sighed, thinking that Mo Yi, as Xie Baiyun's number one hidden guard, was proficient in military strategy, hidden weapons in swordsmanship, tracking and investigation, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and female red cooking skills, and he had done countless things for his master. The next errand, from the court secret report to the county magistrate's concubine's red bellyband, as long as the master wants him, he can get it, but this time the secretary is a bit more difficult. Could it be that he is going to steal it from the doctor's house in the medical clinic?But the master said he wants the best, thinking of this, Mo Yi slapped his head suddenly, Doctor Lu is not the best doctor, the best doctor's collection of books must also be the best.

Mo Yi spun around and headed towards Dr. Lu's study.

After a while, Mo Yi arrived in the study. In the darkness, he smiled smugly. The things he had found in the study in his life could fill a whole room. It was just looking for books, not small notes, a piece of cake.

A quarter of an hour later, in the dark, someone scratched his head, obviously he had searched every book, how could there be none? It stands to reason that Dr. Lu's study would not have so many books. Mo Yi started to knock on the wall, on the desk, and on the legs of the stool again. ...

Two quarters of an hour later, in the dark, someone stood in front of an open wall, staring blankly at the rows of bookshelves, and the bookshelves full of books, thinking desperately, really, really Want to find it overnight?

Top secret guards must have a will like granite. Mo Yi mustered up the courage to step into the wall. The wall behind the door wiped the floor and closed gently.

Mo Yi polished the fire booklet, lit the special small candles that he carried with him, and shone a row of books. He was relieved to see that each row of bookshelves had a small note indicating the content.

There are a total of six shelves marked with the animal label, and there are no tree labels. There are too many herbs in the tree category, so it is not so divided.Either way, look for animals first.

The night was silent, and Mo Yi didn't know how long he had been in this room full of weird smells. Fortunately, he found that the smell of each book was different. The smell of plants and trees had the smell of plants and trees, while the smell of animals was more mixed. To be precise, dogs smell like dogs, cats smell like cats, and donkeys also smell like donkeys.As a top secret guard, his nose can identify every smell that drifts in the wind, so he quickly found the book on making donkey-hide gelatin by smelling the smell of donkey-hide gelatin.

Just as he was pulling out this book, another book fell out. Mo Yi flipped through "The Method of Making Ejiao" first, and after confirming that it was correct, he picked up the dropped book. Zhiji", his eyes lit up, he wanted to laugh out loud three times, but it took no effort at all.

Mo Yi put down the candle carefully, and looked closely, probably Dr. Lu often flipped through this book when he was making medicine, the smell was quite strong, the papers were a little stuck together, and Mo Yi twisted the pages one by one with saliva sticking to them.

The first is the catalog page, and the book is written on Moonsha, Yemingsha, Baisha, Wulingzhi, Jinshazhi, Black Bingzhi...

Turn again, Wangyuesha: also known as Mingyuesha, the dry feces of hares, mainly treats hemorrhoids for eyesight... Wulingzhi: the dry feces of flying squirrels, mainly treats blood not returning to the meridian...

After dawn, the birds on the tree began to chirp and say hello. After a good night's sleep, Xie Baiyun finished washing, picked up the towel on the shelf to wipe his hands, and asked while wiping:

"Did you find the book?"

The person kneeling on the ground silently took out a book from his sleeve and offered it with both hands.

Xie Baiyun put the towel back on the shelf, turned around and took the book, frowned and said:

"Why is there only one book? You, what's wrong with you? Are you uncomfortable?"

As soon as Mo raised his head, a pair of dark circles under his eyes stood out on his pale face, and there was a glimmer of light in his eyes, making him look very pitiful.

After all, Mo Yi grew up with him. Although he is a master and servant, his relationship is extraordinary. For the sick Mo Yi, Xie Baiyun still loves him very much. One, seeing his legs trembling, said worriedly: "Since you are not in good health, you should take a good rest for a few days, and I will ask Dr. Lu to show you."

Hearing Dr. Lu, Mo Yi shook his head like a rattle, "Thank you for your kindness, master. Mo Yi just accidentally ate and got some diarrhea. Don't bother Dr. Lu. He will be fine in a few days."

Xie Baiyun was a little surprised: "What did you eat that can make your so-called iron stomach unbearable? I remember you accidentally ate an earthworm before, and it didn't do anything."

Xie Baiyun didn't know that since he ate that earthworm, the word "earthworm" has become Mo Yi's number one taboo word, but it is estimated that it will be relegated to the second place now.

Mo Yi's face suddenly turned blue, he didn't care about asking to retreat, and ran out covering his mouth.

Xie Baiyun looked at Mo Yi's back inexplicably. How could it be the same as when his wife was pregnant? I heard that there is a mother-child voodoo in Kunnan that can make men pregnant too. Could it be that Mo Yi was bewitched?Thinking of Mo's big belly, Xie Baiyun shivered suddenly, shook his head, and walked towards Tangning's room with a book in his hand.

Because the school was about to start, my husband and Sister Cheng had already gone back, so Tangning would have to go back to class, but my husband granted him more than half a month's leave, saying that Tangning had too many things to do recently, so he asked him to hide away and accompany his brother to see a doctor .

Although the village chief kept his mouth shut, the bad news spread far and wide. A good child disappeared, and the nearby villages vaguely knew something about it. Tangning didn't want to go back and be instructed by others. Besides, Tang Yun was not only depressed after acupuncture every day, but always Feeling sleepy, although Dr. Lu said it was just his ears recovering, Tangning was still worried, and it was better to stay here and take care of his brother.

When Xie Baiyun came in, Tangning was practicing calligraphy. Xie Baiyun quietly stood behind and watched. When Tangning finished writing, Zhang Fang raised his hand. Tangning was startled. When she looked up, it was Xie Baiyun again. She frowned and said angrily, "Brother Baiyun, what are you doing?" won't you knock on the door?"

"The door wasn't closed at all." Xie Baiyun said innocently, "Brother Ning is more than stable, but not agile enough. It's really not like what a good brother should have at his age."

Tangning said unhappily, "I already write in block letters, so naturally I have to be more calm."

Xie Baiyun heard that Tangning's tone was wrong, and asked inexplicably, "Brother Ning, are you angry? Why?"

Tangning wanted to say that you don't respect me, did you come to my room whenever you wanted, did you put me in your eyes, etc., but considering that Xie Baiyun is a person with status, this kind of person will not consider others , It won't change anything even if he said it, he really didn't need to worry about it, so he could only soften his tone and said: "Brother Bai Yun is here, and it's too late for the younger brother to welcome him, so how could he be angry? I don't know what the matter is for the younger brother Bai Yun to come to see the younger brother?"

Xie Baiyun took out the "How to Make Ejiao" and handed it to Tangning, expecting, "Yesterday I heard Brother Ning said that he needs the method of making Ejiao. It just so happens that I have a copy here. I don't know if it can help Brother Ning."

Tangning took the book, her eyes lit up, she was no longer angry with Xie Baiyun, she turned over and said, "Thank you, brother Baiyun, this book is of great use to my younger brother, brother Baiyun has done me a great favor."

Seeing Tangning happy, Xie Baiyun also smiled, "It's as long as Brother Ning likes it. Anyway, this book is of no use to Brother Wei, why don't we just give it to Brother Ning."

Tangning didn't refuse and thanked her again before accepting.Anyway, it's just a book, and he still deserves this favor.

Seeing Tangning accepting the book, Xie Baiyun said persistently, "The spring is just right outside, why don't Brother Ning go out for a walk with Brother Wei? I remember that I still owe Brother Ning a meal, why not eat outside today and go silent for a while?" Fast and turn around."

Although Tang Ning really wanted to read that book, but she just got the book from others, so she was too embarrassed to refuse, so she agreed.

After a while, the two appeared on the streets of Cangping County.Xie Baiyun didn't take the boy with him. In fact, Tangning had rarely seen him since that night. When they met him occasionally, they were polite to each other. The boy never looked at Tangning like that. Instead, Tangning was more respectful. But he was even more vigilant in his heart. Such a person was either broad-minded or tolerant, and that boy was obviously the latter.It was the most dangerous thing to keep secret. Fortunately, the two of them didn't interact much. When he returned to the village, he would not talk about whether he would see him again, so Tangning just kept vigilant and didn't take it to heart.

After walking around for a while, Xie Baiyun brought Tangning into Yimozhai. The shopkeeper of Yimozhai already recognized Tangning, and now he was very enthusiastic. He responded to Xie Baiyun's mention of selling paintings, and asked Tang Yun to come directly to him Just discuss it.At noon, the two had dinner at Taihelou, the largest restaurant in the town. Tangning wanted to pay, but Xie Baiyun was one step ahead of her, so she had to give up.

When Tangning returned to Lu's residence, Dr. Lu had already finished administering the needles.Tang Yun was lying on the bed sleeping soundly, with many silver needles inserted into his back, and the top of the silver needles was covered with cylindrical solids of unknown medicine, about half an inch long, and those solids were smoking curls at this time.When Tangning saw this scene for the first time, she was very shocked. She was very worried that the needle would burn Tang Yun. Later, when Tang Yun said that the needle was warm and comfortable to insert, he was relieved.

Originally, it only needed to insert a few acupoints to treat the ears, but Dr. Lu loved Tang Ning very much, and loved Wu Ji Wu, so he gave Tang Yun acupuncture all over his body as a way to recuperate his body.As for the effect, Tang Ning didn't see it, but Dr. Lu's treatment was always right, otherwise why would someone like Xie Baiyun, who was obviously well-known, travel thousands of miles to ask him for treatment.

The acupuncture and moxibustion would not end until all the solids were burned. Tangning had nothing to do and didn't disturb her second brother's sleep, so she took out the "Ejiao Preparation Method" to read it.

The courtyard outside is deep, only a few sparrows chirp a few times, making the courtyard more and more quiet, a servant quietly puts a teapot and retreats.Tangning was fascinated by the book, and she didn't notice it at all. Time passed by, the tea in the teapot was completely cold, and the only sound in the room was the sound of pages being flipped.

When Dr. Lu came in to get the needle, he smelled the smell of donkey-hide gelatin. Then he saw the book in Tangning's hand, raised his eyebrows, and took the needle calmly. Tang Yun had already fallen asleep and didn't respond.

When Dr. Lu got up from the chair, Tangning had already put down the book and waited aside. Dr. Lu told the boy to put away the needle, picked up the book himself, flipped through it, and asked, "Is this book Ning'er's? Are you interested in medicine?"

Tang Ning stayed at Lu's house for ten days. Dr. Lu treated him very well, and the two of them got along very well. Hearing Dr. Lu's question, Tang Ning said without hesitation, "Brother Bai Yun gave me this book this morning, Uncle I know, my nephew likes to draw Western paintings, and has always needed a way to make animal hide glue. I talked with brother Bai Yun yesterday, and it happened that brother Bai Yun had this book, so he gave it to my little brother. nephew."

Dr. Lu narrowed his eyes, twirled his beard, and smiled at Tangning, "Ning'er wants to make animal skin glue, so I can go directly to Uncle. Uncle is a doctor anyway, so there are more books like this than Xie Baiyun's." , not to mention that uncle can cook these."

Tangning felt a little embarrassed after hearing this, "Actually, when Uncle Lu lent the study to my nephew, my nephew had already read it. There were no such books in it, so I never asked uncle for advice."

Doctor Lu smiled nonchalantly: "Ning'er would like to learn how to make glue?"

Tangning was startled, and then excitedly asked, "Is it really possible? Uncle, can you control me?"

Dr. Lu laughed loudly, "Of course, this is my uncle's old profession. Not only can it be leather glue, but also bone glue and peach glue. Uncle will teach you how to use these calligraphy and painting. Come with me."

Dr. Lu led Tang Ning to turn left and right and came to a small door behind the main room. The small door was hidden among the flowers and trees, so it was hard to find if you didn't look for it deliberately.

Dr. Lu took out the key and opened the lock. The door creaked and slowly opened, and a wonderful world appeared before Tangning's eyes without reservation.

He saw a retro version of the laboratory, bottles and jars of various shapes, alcohol lamps made of porcelain, strange-shaped wooden molds, cutting knives with different functions, and even a few translucent glass vessels. Even Tang Ning There is a whole set of commonly used stone bowls in different sizes and materials, which are placed on a shelf. Looking all the way, Tangning has to admit that he has been shocked like never before. Is this really a laboratory created by the ancients? No wonder Lu Uncle needs so much money for medical treatment, no matter how much money is spent on such a laboratory, it is worth it.Tangning was amazed and admired. He had never admired a person so much. At this moment, he believed without reservation that Uncle Lu was the best and most amazing doctor in the world.

Dr. Lu followed Tang Ning, looking at his admiring and eager eyes, the happiness he hadn't experienced for a long time made him slowly curl his lips.Dr. Lu has never brought anyone to this room. This room is his secret and his greatest pride.He traveled all over the world to find more medicinal materials, and then returned to this room to use his lifelong wisdom and experience to create unique medicines for curing diseases. This is his lifelong pursuit and happiness.

He originally wanted to share this secret with his son, but God refused. Later, he wanted to find an apprentice, bring him here, and pass on his life's hard work, but the apprentice had no chance with him.Now, he is nearly fifty years old, but he brings a child here who has never been in contact with medicine. He does not force him to study medicine. He simply loves this clean and clear child and teaches him what he wants to learn. Share your happiness with it, that's all.

From then on, Tang Ning and Dr. Lu spent time in this magical laboratory. Here he not only learned how to make leather glue, bone glue, peach glue, resin, etc., but most importantly, he learned how to explore, discover, and discover. Ways to experiment with new things.

He discovered from the strange herbal tree roots brought back by Dr. Lu that as long as a little juice of a kind of Fengyang grass is added, the paint can be bright and vivid, and it will not fade for a long time, and it can also adhere well to the canvas. superior.

He also learned from Dr. Lu how to process some simple herbs and refine some uncomplicated medicines. Although most of the medicines made by Dr. Lu required complicated procedures and precise operations, if you put aside the knowledge related to medical theory, as long as In terms of following the steps alone, Tangning can make it with just a little practice, which has made Dr. Lu regret countless times. It's a pity that such a talent should not inherit his mantle.Tangning knew that he was just taking advantage of his sharp facial features and nimble wrists.

Before he knew it, Tang Yun's acupuncture treatment was over, and his body was reborn, and according to his own words, he was as light as a swallow.Tang Ning also saw that Tang Yun's body was much healthier, the dark wounds from hunting and work had healed, and he even grew half an inch taller.

Today, Dr. Lu called Tang Ning to him, and said with some reluctance, "Now, your brother is in good health. As long as you take the medicine on time, the roots will naturally go away in a year. It will take another [-] days in a flash, Xie Baiyun Urging and urging, I can't procrastinate any longer, I will get up and go to the capital tomorrow, and I don't know when I will be back. I have already told the housekeeper that you can come in directly whether I am here or not, as if this is another one of yours. Home, don’t feel uncomfortable. This is the key to that room, you can take whatever you want, just remember to put it away.”

Tangning had long regarded Dr. Lu as his true elder and respected him. At this moment, he was even more grateful to Dr. Lu. In this life, Tangning was so lucky to have these people who treated him well without reservation, never asking for anything, only giving.Faced with such great love, Tangning had no choice but to keep her gratitude deep in her heart, always remember it, and never forget it for the rest of her life.

Dr. Lu patted Tangning affectionately, and asked the servant to bring up a small bamboo basket, and said, "This is your sister Cheng's medicine. It took a long time to make it, so you didn't finish it at the time. You can go back and bring it to her. The directions are all written down." inside."

Tangning responded in a low voice and picked up the bamboo basket.

Dr. Lu chuckled: "Silly boy, it's not like Uncle will never go back. Uncle is planning to retire here. When Uncle returns from the capital, he won't go out again. Go back and tell Minzhi that when I come back, I will definitely invite him." Drink hard for three days, and collect the medicine money by the way."

The corner of Tangning's mouth twitched. The last sentence must be the key point.

After bidding farewell to Dr. Lu and coming out, Tangning went back to her room to get the picture of peach blossoms that day, and walked towards Xie Baiyun's yard.After being polite with Xie Baiyun, Tangning explained the purpose of coming here. Before leaving, giving him a painting was considered to be repaying his gift of books. Xie Baiyun happily accepted the painting and said something until Tang Yun took his leave from Dr. Lu. Come here, Fang Fang and the two leave.

The next day, Xie Baiyun and Dr. Lu boarded the carriage to the capital.

Inside the carriage, Xie Baiyun waved his fan and sneered: "It is said that Dr. Lu is the most punctual person and never delays the time to see a doctor. I remember that Dr. Lu promised to leave in half a month a month ago, but now it's over." It's been twenty days."

Dr. Lu twirled his beard, did not answer his words, and said to himself: "I lost a book a few days ago, called "Ejiao Preparation Method". Nephew Ning Xian said that this book was given to him by the crown prince."

Xie Baiyun was taken aback for a moment, but quickly came to his senses. He gritted his teeth and said, "How does Dr. Lu know that I didn't give Brother Ning another book? There is not only one "Ejiao Preparation Method" in this world."

Dr. Lu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I know that all my books have the word 'Lu' printed on the corner of the side page. Besides, that book was improved by me based on the original book. It is the only one in the world."

Xie Baiyun quickly put away his fan, and nodded apologetically to Doctor Lu, "Please wait." Then he got out of the carriage, stretched out his hand to recruit someone, grabbed his collar and said, "Hurry up and go to the capital, go to Baihualou to wash the sheets for a month ,immediately!"